James Patrick Stephan
Professional Summary
James Patrick Stephan, who also goes by Jim Stephan, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. located in La Jolla, California. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Other Aliases
Jim Stephan
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Years of Experience
39 years registered in the securities industry
Current & Past Employments
Current
Past
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Current Firm
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW
Contact Information
Main Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse 225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse, Pasadena, CA 91101Mailing Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse Attn: Compliance, Pasadena, CA 91101Phone Number
(213) 688-8000Established
California since 07/08/1966Firm Type
CorporationFiscal Year End
JuneFirm Size
Medium# of Employees
288SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WEDBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OWNER | — |
| BILLINGS, DANIEL ERIC | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 4568232 |
| DEMPSEY, FRANCIS BURKE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2428325 |
| DRUCH, ANDREW WALTER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, DIRECTOR | 1688071 |
| FITZSIMMONS, ROBERT GERARD | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1878661 |
| FRAUNCES, KIRSTEN CAMPBELL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2933930 |
| HULTGREN, DONALD WAYNE | EXECUTIVE CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 1475369 |
| MONE, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2401952 |
| PARRODE, RODRIGO NMN | EVP, PRESIDENT & CEO | 4905345 |
| PASET, ROBERT EDWARD | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1055902 |
| PRESTON, ERIN KATHLEEN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5314250 |
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
10,833AUM (Assets Under Management)
$6,748,146,144Disclosures
Regulatory Event
149Civil Event
3Arbitration
60Bond
1Accountant Surprise Examination Report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2026 | Cover Page | Report |
| 12/19/2025 | Cover Page | Report |
| 10/28/2024 | Cover Page | Report |
| 04/26/2024 | Cover Page | Report |
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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(6/9/2022)
(7/28/2025)
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